Job description

We are seeking a Lead Platform Engineer to design and maintain internal platforms that empower development teams with self-service deployment and management capabilities.

You will focus on creating standardized tools and frameworks that improve workflows and promote best practices across multiple teams. This role involves collaboration with various teams to ensure platform reliability, high availability, and seamless integration of development tools. Join us to contribute to enhancing the developer experience and advancing platform performance.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain internal platforms that enable self-service deployment and application management for development teams

• Develop and update standardized tools, libraries, and frameworks to optimize development workflows

• Integrate diverse development tools and services within the platform ecosystem to support multiple teams

• Enhance developer experience by providing comprehensive documentation, training, and support for platform tools

• Implement strategies to ensure platforms deliver high availability, reliability, and performance

• Apply DORA metrics to assess and improve development and operational processes

• Monitor industry trends to incorporate emerging technologies and boost platform capabilities

• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to facilitate smooth application integration

• Offer technical guidance to resolve platform issues and enhance system health

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years experience in platform engineering or a related field

• Strong knowledge of software development processes, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps methodologies

• Proficiency with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud and container technologies including Docker and Kubernetes

• Experience with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Bicep and GitOps solutions such as Flux or ArgoCD

• Familiarity with Crossplane, Pulumi, and AWS Controllers for Kubernetes to manage cloud resources

• Experience using internal developer platforms like Backstage, Humanitec, or OpsLevel to improve developer productivity

• Understanding of high availability, high performance multi-data center systems and hybrid cloud environments

• Scripting skills in Bash, Shell, or Python

• Strong troubleshooting abilities covering system resources and application stack issues

• Proficient English communication skills in speaking, writing, and reading

We offer

• We gather like-minded people:

  • Engineering community of industry professionals

  • Friendly team and enjoyable working environment

  • Flexible schedule and opportunity to work remotely within Poland

  • Chance to work abroad for up to 60 days annually

  • Business-driven relocation opportunities

• We provide growth opportunities:

  • Outstanding career roadmap

  • Leadership development, career advising, soft skills, and well-being programs

  • Certification (GCP, Azure, AWS)

  • Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract, Cloud Guru

  • English classes

• We cover it all:

  • Stable income (Employment Contract or B2B)

  • Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Benefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)

  • Strategically located offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, fantastic coffee, and more

  • Referral bonuses

  • Corporate, social and well-being events

• Please, note:

  • The set of bonuses might vary based on the role you apply for – specifics will be discussed with our recruiter during the general interview

  • We will reach out to selected candidates exclusively

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.